French Impressionists (Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)

Our season ends with a bang as we bring our Principal Artist Sir Simon Rattle and the renowned pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard to London, following a European Tour.

The concert features four masterpieces rarely heard on period instruments, with all the added clarity and energy that they can bring. The evening concludes with Debussy’s powerful and sublimely detailed evocation of the sea, it’s almost like seeing a picture painted in front of your eyes…but by an orchestra.

Fauré Suite – Pelléas et Mélisande
Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Debussy La mer

Sir Simon Rattle conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano